Even sci-fi TV shows with massive budgets and high ratings can flop after the first season, thanks to casting mistakes, sudden plot shifts, and more.

That said, we’ve found 7 sci-fi shows that beat all odds and are still sitting on Rotten Tomatoes with perfect scores – in some cases, years after they were airing. If there are any entries on this list you haven’t watched yet, do so immediately. What better endorsement could you need than perfection?

From galaxy-spanning sagas to earth-based dramas, these upcoming sci-fi shows promise to have you glued to your televisions throughout 2026.

When discussing Apple TV, it's easy to overlook the streamer's extensive library. After all, the hardware shares the same name as its streaming platform. Not to mention the fact that Apple has relied heavily on a self-discovery model instead of investing in marketing for its shows.

Sci-fi is one of the most popular genres in television today. With that in mind, let's take a moment to heap praise on 15 unsung sci-fi gems.

The sci-fi series from Vince Gilligan and the Wachowskis share themes on the human condition, making for a compelling double feature.

Sci-fi has often thrived on the small screen, but the 1990s really was the best decade for the genre's TV releases.

The best Apple TV shows of 2025 cross multiple genres, with healthy doses of sci-fi, drama, comedy and thrills.

Sometimes even the most beloved science fiction series don't garner enough of an audience for the network to justify producing more seasons. This is a tale at least as old as "Star Trek: The Original Series" which, despite a vocal fan base, was canceled ...